History of Children's Literature

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  • First Children's bookstore

    First Children's bookstore

    John Newberry opens first bookstore that publishes and sells children's books.
  • First American Children's Book

    First American Children's Book

    Nathanial Hawthorn writes first American children's book titled, A Wonder Book for Boys and Girls. It retells stories of Greek mythology.
  • Children's Labor Laws Change

    Children's Labor Laws Change

    First labor laws were passed that allowed children to regularly attend school, increasing the publishing of children's books and literature.
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    Children's Literature Increased

    During this time, Children's literature rapidly grew and more literature was written and published. A profitable genre of books were established.
  • First children's book department

    First children's book department

    Macmillan Publishing launches children's book department.
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    Modern Children's picture books are increasingly developed and created.

  • John Newberry Award

    John Newberry Award

    John Newbery Award was established.
  • First Woman Child Book Editors

    First Woman Child Book Editors

    Helen Dean and May Massee become the first female children's book editors. Massee eventually helps open a children's literature department at Viking books.
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    Children's Books Increase in Popularity and Importance

    During this time period, children's books are becoming more important to the public. Children's books increasingly expand into libraries, schools and homes.
  • Children's Book Press was Created

    Children's Book Press was Created

    Due to the lack of diversity, Children's Book Press was created to produce and expose children to more diverse books.
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    Increase of Children's Literature Awards

    Due to the increase of interest in children's literature in the Non fiction genre, the more awards that were being established. for example: OrbitsPitus Award and Robert F. Sibert Award.

  • Michael L. Printz Award

    Due to the comeback in children's and adolescent literature starting in the 1960's, The Michael L. Printz Award is established.